February 20, 2023

MINUTES

The Town Council of the Town of Kinsey held its regular meeting on Monday, February 20, 2023 at 6:00 pm at the Senior Building.

Mayor Pro Tem Austin McArdle called the meeting to order.

Others present were Council Members Cindy Gaylor, Tommy Ferguson, Austin McArdle, Veleta Watson, Tina Nowlin, King Thomas, Vivian Jones, Town Clerk Rachel Exum, Police Chief Jim Mock and several citizens of the community. Absent was Mayor Jason Reneau.

Mayor Pro Tem Austin McArdle opened the meeting with Prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance.

Council Member Tina Nowlin made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 6, 2023 meeting and Council Member Tommy Ferguson second. All were in favor so the motion carried.

The Mayor Pro Tem and the Council decided to push back the Ordinance 2-20-2023/Felon and Sex Offender Registration to the Police Chief and the Town Clerk to look on adding a fee and how often they have to check in.

Council Member Tommy Ferguson made a motion to approve $50.00 per day for the employees to spend on meals for the conferences that they have to attend. Council Member Vivian Jones second and all were in favor so the motion carried.

Council Member King Thomas made a motion to table the walking trail lights until the mayor gets more information on the parameters and bidding. Council Member Cindy Gaylor second and all were in favor so the motion carried.

The Mayor Pro Tem and the Council decided to push back the Municipal Insurance until the Mayor can confirm if the extra amount to increase the RC on the water tank and well & pump is a replacement cost or cash value.

Council Member Tommy Ferguson made a motion to table the open slot on the Planning and Zoning Board for pending notification and Council Member Tina Nowlin second. All were in favor so the motion carried.

Council Member Tommy Ferguson made a motion for the town to spend $1,000 dollars on the egg drop and Council Member Vivian Jones second. All were in favor so the motion carried.

Council Member Tommy Ferguson made a motion to adjourn and Council Member Vivian Jones second. All were in favor so the meeting was adjourned.

The Mayor Pro Tem and the Council Members went into the Administrative Meeting and the following item was moved to the next Council Agenda:
General Business:
Street Light Request Forms